The second game of today's double-header was against the
team with which La Forza shared first place with, the LSC Bandits U-12 team. We
knew this was going to be a tough game, because the two teams had the same
record coming into today's action, with the same number of goals scored by each
team. The only difference was that they had given up 2 goals while our girls had
only allowed 1. Despite this being the second game for most of the team, they
came out strong and gave it their all right from the opening kick. It looked for
a long time as if this one might end in a scoreless tie, as that is the way the
game was at halftime. Samantha and her La Forza teammates came out attacking in
the second half, and finally broke the ice by netting the first goal of the
game. Within two minutes they put another ball past the Bandits keeper, giving
them a 2-0 lead. With less than 5 minutes remaining Sam's coach swapped out goal
keepers, which appeared to be the wrong decision as LSC quickly scored a goal to
make it a one goal game. Thankfully that was it for both teams, as La Forza was
able secure their fourth victory of the season and tightened their grip on first
place in their division.

Game 4 - vs. LSC Bandits U-12

Samantha dribbling the ball in a crowd.

Sam watching her teammates take the ball down the opposite
sideline.

Sam intercepting a pass by the opposing team in front of their
bench.

Sam dribbling up the field.

Sam making a pass to her teammate.

Sam performing a corner kick.

Sam kicking the ball to one of her teammates making her way
towards the goal.